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~ CITY of ANDOVER
Regular city Council Meeting-May 18, 1993
Call to Order - 8:01 P.M.
Resident Forum
Agenda Approval
Approval of Minutes
Discussion Items
1. Public Hearing/91-S/Njordmark-Dale, Cont.
2. Public Hearing/vacation of Easement/Lot 1, Block 1,
Indian Meadows
3 . Receive 1992 Audit Report
4 . Lot Split/171S3 Butternut Street N.W.
5. Lot Split/629-157th Avenue N.W.
6. Rezoning/Winslow Hills 3rd Addition
7. Winslow Hills/xeon street Discussion/93-9
8. Winslow Hills 3rd Addition Feasibility Report/93-S
9. Approve Preliminary Plat/Winslow Hills 3rd Addition
10. Discussion/Ordinance 8, Section 8.08
1l. Met Council Update
12. Receive Feasibility Report/Trunk San. Sewer/92-8
Staff, Committees, Commissions
13. Newsletter Discussion, Cont.
14. Bunker Hills/Golf Tournament Discussion
15. Tree Preservation policy Amendment
16. Pumphouse 2 Repair Discussion
17. Mileage Reimbursement/Mayor
18. Approve Joint Purchase of Brush Chipper w/Ham Lake
19. Appoint Tree Commission Member
20. Appoint Acting Deputy City Clerk
2l. Approve Deferred Compensation Plan
22. Recommendation/Increase for Fire Dept. & Public Works
Non-Discussion Items
23. Accept Resignation/planning Commissioner
24. Approve Refuse Haulers Licenses
25. Receive Feasibility Report/Superamerica/93-10
26. Award Bid/92-24/Andover Boulevard
27. Approve Change Order/Well & Pumphouse/92-13
28. Approve Plans & Specs/93-2/Pinewood Estates 2nd Addn.
29. Approve Final payment/Well 4 (Renner)/92-13
30. Receive April Financial Statements
3l. 1993 Audit/Extension of Services
32. Approve Temp. Non-Intox. Liquor License/Lions Club
Mayor/Council Input
Approval of Claims
Adjournment
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REGULAR ANDOVER CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - MAY 18, 1993
TABLE OF CONTENTS
RESIDENT FORUM . . · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 1
AGENDA APPROVAL . . · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 1
APPROVAL OF MINUTES . · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 1
PUBLIC HEARING: IP9l-5/NJORDMARK-DALE · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 1
Resolution R097-93 ordering project · · · · · · · · · · · · 2
PUBLIC HEARING: VACATION OF EASEMENT/LOT 1, BLOCK 1, INDIAN MEADOWS
Resolution R098-93 vacating the easement . · · · · · · · · · 2
RECEIVE 1992 AUDIT REPORT . · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 2
LOT SPLITS
Resolution R099-93 approving lot split/17l53 Butternut Street 3
Resolution R100-93 approving lot split/629 157th Avenue · · 3
REZONING/WINSLOW HILLS 3RD ADDITION . · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 3
Resolution RlOl-93 granting the rezoning . · · · · .' · · · · 4
WINSLOW HILLS XEON STREET DISCUSSION/IP93-9
Resolution R102-93 receiving feasibility . · · · · · · · · · 4
WINSLOW HILLS 3RD ADDITION FEASIBILITY REPORT/IP93-5
Resolution R103-93 receiving feasibility . · · · · · · · · · 4
PRELIMINARY PLAT/WINSLOW HILLS 3RD ADDITION . . . · · · · · · · · 5
Resolution R104-93 approving preliminary plat · · · · · · · 6
DISCUSSION/ORDINANCE 8, SECTION 8.08
Motion to prepare amendment for curb-cut width for garages · 6
MET COUNCIL UPDATE . · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 7
FEASIBILITY REPORT/TRUNK SANITARY SEWER/IP92-8 · · · · · · · · · 7
NON-DISCUSSION ITEMS
Resolution R105-93 setting Tree Protection Plan review fee . 7
Mileage reimbursement/Mayor · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 8
Approve deferred compensation plan . · · · · · · · · · · · · 8
Recommendation/Increase for Fire Department and Public
Works personnel · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 8
Approve refuse haulers licenses . . . . . . . . · · · · · · 8
Resolution R106-93 approving change order/IP92-13 · · · · · 8
Resolution Rl07-93 approving plans and specs/IP93-2 · · · · 8
1993 Audit/Extension of services · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 8
ACAAP HOUSING ON ROUND LAKE BOULEVARD DISCUSSION · · · · · · · · 8
ASSESSMENTS - MEADOWS OF ROUND LAKE AND WEYBRIDGE 2ND
Motion setting policy using year construction was completed
for the assessments · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 8
NEWSLETTER DISCUSSION . · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 8
PUMPHOUSE NO. 2 REPAIR DISCUSSION . · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 9
JOINT PURCHASE OF BRUSH CHIPPER WITH HAM LAKE
Motion authorizing City Attorney to develop Joint Powers
Agreement with Ham Lake · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 9
TREE COMMISSION MEMBER
Motion to appoint Shane Jovanovich . · · · · · · · · · · · · 9
ACTING DEPUTY CITY CLERK AND CITY TREASURER
Motion appointing Daryl Sulander Acting Deputy City Clerk · 10
Motion appointing Vicki Volk temporary Deputy City Treasurer 10
RESIGNATION/PLANNING COMMISSIONER
Motion accepting resignation/Steve Jonak . · · · · · · · · · 10
Motion appointing Jay Squires · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 10
FEASIBILITY REPORT/SUPERAMERICA/IP93-l0
Resolution Rl08-93 accepting feasibility report · · · · · · 10
BIDS/IP92-24/ANDOVER BOULEVARD
Resolution R109-93 awarding bid to Mille Lacs Contracting · 10
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FINAL PAYMENT/WELL NO. 4 (RENNER)/IP92-13
Resolution RllO~93 directing final payment . · · · · · · · · 11
RECEIVE APRIL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 11
TEMPORARY NON-INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE/LIONS CLUB
Motion approving license for July 17 City celebration · · · 11
MAYOR AND COUNCIL INPUT
District Advisory Council · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 11
Chapman's/Grace Lutheran Church Issue · · · · · · · · · · · 11
Public Works Open House · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 11
APPROVAL OF CLAIMS . . . . . · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 12
ADJOURNMENT . . . . . . . . . · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 12
~ CITY of ANDOVER
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - MAY 18, 1993
MINUTES
The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover City Council was called to
order by Mayor Jack McKelvey on May 18, 1993, 8:01 p.m., at the Andover
City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota.
Councilmembers present: Dalien, Jacobson, Knight, Perry
Councilmembers absent: None
Also present: City Attorney, William G. Hawkins
TKDA Engineer, John Davidson
Public Works Superintendent, Frank Stone
Assistant City Engineer, Todd Haas
City Planner, Dave Carlberg
City Finance Director, Daryl Sulander
City Clerk, Vicki volk
Others
RESIDENT FORUM
Tom Barrett, 3384 178th Lane - hasn't heard anything about the
resurfacing of CoRd 58 and wondered when it is scheduled to take place.
He is concerned about the safety along the road, especially with the
fire trucks. It is narrow with dangerous curves and poor signage.
Mayor MCKelvey understood the county has the repair of that road in its
plans, but he did not know for which year. He will research that
further and get back to Mr. Barrett.
AGENDA APPROVAL
Add Item 12a, ACAAP Housing on Round Lake Boulevard Discussion; and 12b,
Assessment Discussion -- Meadows of Round Lake and Weybridge 2nd.
Delete Item 14, Bunker Hills/Golf Tournament Discussion.
MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Jacobson, to approve the agenda. Motion
carried unanimously.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
April 29, 1993, Special Meeting: Correct as written.
May 4, 1993, Regular Meeting: Correct as written.
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Perry, the April 29 Special and May 4
Regular Meeting Minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING: IP91-5/NJORDMARK-DALE, CONTINUED
8:08 p.m. Mayor McKelvey summarized the petition received from the
residents with 11 in favor, 2 against and 5 unavailable. Council noted
that is a majority in favor.
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(Public Hearing: IP91-5/Njordmark-Dale, Continued)
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Perry, to close the public hearing.
Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Perry, the Resolution ordering the
improvement of streets, Project No. 91-5 in the Njordmark-Dale/178th
Lane NW Area and directing preparation of final plans and specifications
as presented. (See Resolution R097-93) Motion carried unanimously.
8:10 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING: VACATION OF EASEMENT/LOT 1, BLOCK 1, INDIAN MEADOWS
8:10 p.m. Mr. Haas reviewed the proposal to vacate the drainage
easement across Lot 1, Block 1, Indians Meadows to allow the
construction of a home. The easement is not necessary, as the drainage
will be routed along the east property line which has an existing
easement from the north end to wetland areas that exist on the south
half of the lot. He was not sure why that easement exists. The
applicant will be applying for a permit from the Lower Rum River Water
Management Organization to fill in a portion of the existing wetland
prior to building on the lot. The approval should be contingent upon a
drainage easement for that area outside of the buildable area because it
is considered wetland.
The hearing was opened for public testimony.
Dave Joelson. 4318 l55th Avenue NW - didn't realize he had a 10-foot
easement for the drainage along his west property line. He stated he is
not opposed to the vacation but asked if there would be any digging for
the drainage to the culvert. Mr. Haas stated there might be some
shaping so the drainage is controlled along the property line. There
are no plans to move any culverts.
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Perry, to close the public hearing.
Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Dalien, the Resolution vacating a drainage
easement to allow for the construction of building site on Lot 1, Block
1, Indian Meadows, with the addition of Item No.3, Drainage easement
for that area outside the buildable area. (See Resolution R098-93)
Motion carried unanimously. 8:18 p.m.
RECEIVE 1992 AUDIT REPORT
Bill Lauer, Malloy Karnowski Radosevich & Company, P.A. - presented an
overview of the 1992 audit and the financial report, reviewing the
opinions they provided, the financial aspects of the report, and the
comments in their management letter. Mr. Lauer stated the overall
opinion of the report is clean with the exception that they do not audit
the general fixed assets. The revenues in 1992 were $68,000 over
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Minutes - May 18, 1993
Page 3
(Receive 1992 Audit Report, Continued)
budget, and the expenditures were $14,000 under budget. The General
Fund balance has been increasing over the last few years, providing
adequate cash on hand until receiving the large settlements the end of
June and November. Two debt service and two capital purchase funds had
negative balances at the end of the year. Adjustments were made in the
debt service and capital project funds, plus an effort has been made to
consolidate the number of funds. Mr. Lauer explained they have been
given specific guidelines in classifying the investment risk of funds,
which is the reason for the change in some of those classifications.
There was one instance of not having the bid records of other bidders
besides the lowest one. Those records were not retained by the
consulting firm as required by State Statute. He also reported there
were no problems performing the audit.
The Council complimented the Staff, noting the audit reflects well of
their work.
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Dalien, that the Council receive the
Management Report for 1992 and the Financial Report for 1992. Motion
carried unanimously.
LOT SPLITS/ 17153 BUTTERNUT STREET NW AND 629 157TH AVENUE NW
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Perry, in the affirmative on Item No.4,
Lot Split/17153 Butternut Street NW and move in the affirmative on No.
5, Lot Split/629 l57th Avenue NW, with one change in the Resolution in
Item No. 4, to add Item No. 3 to read, "All lot fronts face interior
streets. " (See Resolutions R099-93 for 17153 Butternut Street and R100-
93 for 629 157th Avenue NW) Motion carried unanimously.
REZONING/WINSLOW HILLS 3RD ADDITION
Garv Gorham, winslow Hills Development - stated the Planning Commission
was wondering which Comprehensive Plan the City was working under. He
understands the City Attorney has stated the old one is to be used,
where this property is zoned R-l and available for future development.
The new Comprehensive Plan shows a portion of this Addition for multiple
family housing. When this phase was being done, they discovered a
farmed wetland between Bluebird and Yellowpine Streets, which is the
area the new Plan shows for multiple housing. Because of the wetland,
they have moved the road layout and have received permission to use the
wetland as a holding area before discharging storm water drainage. That
is the reason the 3rd phase does not incorporate any multiple family
development. The area left for multiple housing is so small, it is not
feasible to develop to that density.
Council and Staff discussion was on the highest and best use for that
property regardless of which Comprehensive Plan is in effect. Mr.
Carlberg argued the multiple housing was considered three years ago when
the new Comprehensive Plan was being formed, but it may not be the best
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Minutes - May 18, 1993
Page 4
(Rezoning/Winslow Hills 3rd Addition, Continued)
development today, especially with the transportation issue being raised
by the Met Council. Any multiple housing would add more to the trans-
portation. Staff agrees with the proposal for single family development.
Council asked if the exception noted in the corner of the plat is to be
rezoned as well. Mr. Gorham stated it is a wetland area and will be
left open. It is not intended to be included in the rezoning. Mr.
Carlberg stated the legal description of the rezoning exactly matches
the preliminary plat, which does not include that exception.
Councilmember Jacobson asked about the intent for the southeast corner
of Hanson and Crosstown Boulevards. He questioned having commercial on
both the north and south sides of Crosstown at that intersection. Mr.
Gorham stated at this point the intent is to leave it as is and not
develop it. They are still negotiating with Anoka County regarding the
easement for the realignment of that intersection. The county is
talking about taking 1 1/2 acres of that property for easement. If they
leave the seven lots west of Bluebird out of the final plat, it would
address the problem of the realignment for Crosstown, plus it addresses
the problem of future development in that corner. He didn't know if that
corner would be commercial development òr not. Mr. Carlberg felt that
the City would not want multiple housing on that corner, but that
commercial purposes may be the highest and best use for that area. As
of last Thursday, the area in the 3rd Addition is included in the MUSA.
MOTION by Perry, Seconded by Jacobson, the Resolution granting the
rezoning request of Winslow Hills Properties as presented, but delete
the fourth WHEREAS regarding the discussion of the Comprehensive Plan.
(See Resolution R101-93) Motion carried unanimously.
WINSLOW HILLS/XEON STREET DISCUSSION/IP93-9
Mr. Davidson stated this project is an integral part of all of Winslow
Hills and future developments to the north and east. He suggested
receiving the feasibility report this evening but schedule a special
session prior to the public hearing to review the project in more
detail. The public hearing date is suggested for June 15, 1993.
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Perry, that the City Council receive the
feasibility report for Xeon Street, project No. 93-9, and set a special
work session for June 2, 7:30 p.m. at the City Hall for all interested
parties. (See Resolution RI02-93) Motion carried unanimously.
WINSLOW HILLS 3RD ADDITION FEASIBILITY REPORTIIP93-5
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Dalien, the Resolution accepting
feasibility study, waiving public hearing, ordering improvement and
directing preparation of plans and specifications for Project 93-5,
Winslow Hills 3rd Addition. (See Resolution R103-93) Motion carried
unanimously.
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Minutes - May 18, 1993
Page 5
APPROVE PRELIMINARY PLAT/WINSLOW HILLS 3RD ADDITION
Councilmember Jacobson asked if the area marked as an exception should
be designated as a wetland area rather than just show the contour lines.
Gary Gorham, Winslow Hills Development - was not sure. They have
applied for a permit through the Coon Creek Watershed to allow them to
dig it out and put upland storage of water on it. Mr. Gorham's engineer
stated the wetland is shown as being contained within the drainage and
utility easement. On the final plat there will be wetland boundaries
shown according to State Statutes. Mr. Haas stated it appears they
will be constructing storm sewer from that exception area to the 3rd
Addition, suggesting it then be shown as an outlot with an easement. He
wasn't aware of the intent to construct storm sewer in that exception
area until now.
There was further discussion and confusion on the item, as Mr. Gorham
felt the plat as shown was correct, but Mr. Haas feeling more
comfortable if that exception were shown as an outlot and included in
the plat rather than obtaining a separate easement over it. Mr. Gorham
then stated they do not have a problem showing it as an outlot. Council
then questioned if it is a problem with including it in the plat since
the legal description did not include it in the rezoning.
Winslow Holasek - understood they didn't have any storm sewer going in
that exception area. Mr. Haas stated the feasibility report shows there
will be some storm sewer to outlet that property. Mr. Davidson stated
they will be controlling some elevation so the drainage won't spill into
the street.
Winslow Holasek - understood they were to leave the seven lots on the
west of Bluebird Street off of the plat because of the uncertainty of
where Crosstown Boulevard will go. Mr. Davidson stated sewer and water
will be going up Bluebird. He asked if they want to provide just one
stub to that property, and at what size pipe, or to provide stubs for
each lot to allow for future development. Council noted the rezoning
included those seven lots.
Mr. Gorham - stated the reason the seven lots would be left off the plat
is to accommodate Anoka County for the realignment of Crosstown. If the
Council wishes to leave them on the preliminary plat, they would agree
to it. They would interpret that to mean the City is not telling them
to give all the easement for that realignment. They cannot move on the
plat until the City decides whether or not those lots are to be included
in the plat. Mayor McKelvey understood the easement would eliminate
Lots 1 and 2 of Block 1 and a part of Lot 7, Block 3.
Attorney Hawkins saw no problem with the rezoning as approved.
Everything in the preliminary plat was rezoned but the exception, and
the entire hearing process can be gone through again to rezone that
portion. The City should initiate that rezoning. Regarding the
easement for the county, he asked if the City wants to get involved in
setting aside large areas of right of way for the county. He saw no
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Minutes - May 18, 1993
Page 6
(Approve Preliminary Plat/Winslow Hills 3rd Addition, Continued)
problem approving the preliminary plat as it exists this evening. If
the county wants a corridor for the road, they will have to obtain it.
Also, the exception could be included in the' final plat if necessary.
Mr. Gorham - then suggested the plat be approved as presented. If
through further negotiation in the next week or so they can work it out,
they will remove the seven lots from the final plat. The issue of the
exception can be addressed in the special session set for June 2, as no
one is sure whether or not it should be included at this time.
MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Jacobson, approving the preliminary plat
of Winslow Hills 3rd Addition as presented with no reference to the
seven lots. (See Resolution R104-93) Motion carried unanimously.
DISCUSSION/ORDINANCE 8, SECTION 8.08
Mayor McKelvey stated many homes have been built in the City with 30-
foot driveway cuts. The ordinance allows a maximum curb cut of 24 feet.
The question is whether to enforce the ordinance and send out violation
notices or to amend the ordinance. Three-car garages are becoming a
standard, and many people prefer a driveway across the entire garage.
The Council discussed the reasons for the existing provision,
disadvantages to it, plus the pros and cons of changing the ordinance to
30 or 36 feet. It was felt the 24-foot requirement was based on a 12-
foot driveway for each stall of a garage. Mr. Carlberg noted that even
four-car garages are being built which could mean virtually the entire
front yard could be paved if driveways the width of the garage were
allowed. Mr. Stone stated with the wide driveways, Public Works has a
problem with having no place to put the snow, especially on cul-de-sacs.
Dave Condon, 14495, Yucca Street NW - stated there are three driveways
on his street with 30-foot driveways, and he presented pictures of some
of them. In surveying other cities he found that seven out of the eight
contacted allow more than a 24-foot driveway. He felt Mr. Carlberg's
objection could be satisfied by allowing only so much square feet of the
front yard to be paved.
The Council felt that because three-car garages are becoming more
common, it is logical to change the ordinance to reflect that change. An
ordinance change was suggested that would allow driveways based on 12
feet per stall with a maximum of 36 feet.
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight, that the Council direct Staff to
prepare an amendment to the City ordinance in terms of driveway width at
the curb to allow one 12-foot curb cut per garage up to a maximum of
three garages. Anything over three would require a variance procedure
from the City. This amendment applies to City streets. On State Aid
Streets, State standards would apply. Motion carried unanimously.
Council asked that the Planning and Zoning Commission hold the public
hearing on this amendment.
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Minutes - May 18, 1993
Page 7
(Discussion/Ordinance 8, Section 8.08, Continued)
Mr. Condon - asked if he could apply for a variance to have a driveway
of more than 24 feet wide installed now. He is anxious to get his yard
in, but the driveway must be done first. The Council advised that
because he is on a State Aid Street, that he must ask for a variance
from the State. Mr. Haas stated the City will have to apply for that
variance because it is a City street.
MET COUNCIL UPDATE
Mr. Carlberg reported the City received 100 acres of MUSA expansion on
May 13, 1993. The next step is to work on an interim development
proposal. Staff is also meeting with representatives from the county,
City of Ramsey, and the Metropolitan Council on the transportation
issue. The county is looking at costs to update its 2010 Plan. He will
continue to keep the Council advised.
RECEIVE FEASIBILITY REPORT/TRUNK SANITARY SEWER/IP92-8
Mr. Davidson reported the cost to extend the trunk sanitary sewer line
from the north line of pinewood Estates to Crosstown Boulevard through
City property is $223,000. The cost would be borne by the trunk fund.
That extension would have to be approved by the Metropolitan Waste
Control Commission even though there is nothing along that stretch that
would be served except the proposed park structure. The pipe through
this area will be very deep, almost 40 feet for a short distance. The
idea was to extend the trunk line prior to developing the soccer fields
so those fields don't have to be torn up if the line is installed
afterwards. He foresaw this extension taking place in 1994.
The Council was concerned about the financing of the project. Mr.
Davidson suggested selling bonds based on new developments. Council
noted the City is not guaranteed any new development because of the
restrictions placed by the Metropolitan Council. Mayor McKelvey didn't
think this could be considered until the City knows whether or not it
will receiving the next 200 acres of MUSA being proposed as the interim
development plan. That will not be known until the middle of July.
The Council did not wish to do anything at this moment, agreeing to
continue the item until more is known on the City's ability to expand
its MUSA area and continue development. No action was taken.
NON-DISCUSSION ITEMS
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Perry, in the affirmative Agenda Items
No. :
15. Tree Preservation Policy Amendment (See Resolution Rl05-93
setting Tree Protection Plan review fee)
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(Non-Discussion Items, Continued)
17. Mileage Reimbursement/Mayor
21. Approve Deferred Compensation Plan
22. Recommendation/Increase for Fire Department and Public Works
personnel
24. Approve refuse haulers licenses (Larry's Quality Sanitation,
Wood lake Sanitary Service)
27. Approve Change Order/Well and Pumphouse/IP92-l3 (See
Resolution Rl06-93)
28. Approve Plans and Specs/IP93-2/Pinewood Estates 2nd Addition
(See Resolution Rl07-93)
31. 1993 Audit/Extension of Services
Motion carried unanimously.
ACAAP HOUSING ON ROUND LAKE BOULEVARD DISCUSSION
Mr. Carlberg explained the ACAAP is purchasing a house along Round Lake
Boulevard to move to the Poppy Street area. They are asking for
assurances that the City Council and HRA will help with the transfer of
that property from the county, as the county cannot sell the property
directly to ACAAP.
The Council generally agreed to the proposal.
ASSESSMENTS - MEADOWS OF ROUND LAKE AND WEYBRIDGE 2ND
Mr. Davidson explained they are preparing the cost analysis and
breakdown of the final assessments for feasibility reports completed in
1992 and for projects that were basically completed in 1992. The
assessments are now being determined in 1993. He asked for a Council
policy on whether the area assessments used for the assessment roll
should be that which was charged in 1992, the year in which the projects
were basically completed, or that which is charged in 1993, the year the
assessment roll is completed. He suggested the charges be for the year
in which the project was basically completed.
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Perry, that we ask either Staff or TKDA
to draft a resolution so stating what we have just discussed and our
findings that costs should be assessed in the year the construction was
completed or essentially completed and use that as the basis for the
assessments. Motion carried unanimously.
NEWSLETTER DISCUSSION, CONTINUED
Council discussed the various bids received and the budget for the
newsletter in 1993. There was some concern about simply placing the
newsletter in the boxes with the Anoka Shopper, as it is often then just
left there for lengthy periods of time. On the other hand, the cost of
postage is considerable to mail the newsletter to each household. There
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(Newsletter Discussion, Continued)
was also some concern about quality, noting no samples were sent with
the bids to see what the newsletter would look like. Mr. Sulander
reported approximately $4,000 was appropriated for the publishing cost
of the newsletter for 1993.
Council agreed to table the item to the next meeting and asked Staff to
obtain samples from the various bidders. They also asked that the cost
for delivery with the Anoka Shopper be obtained. Mayor McKelvey stated /
he will also talk with the Community School as to whether the City
newsletter can be incorporated with the community school newsletter.
PUMPHOUSE NO. 2 REPAIR DISCUSSION
Mr. Stone explained they have run into a problem regarding the bailing
or air lifting the materials out of the well to get it back to its
original depth. They are down to 450 feet now. The total cost will be
about $35,000, and the excess costs will have to come from the trunk
fund. No Council action was taken.
APPROVE JOINT PURCHASE OF BRUSH CHIPPER WITH HAM LAKE
Mr. Stone reported the Ham Lake City Council rejected their
recommendation to jointly purchase a Vermeer Model 1220 Brush Chipper,
as they wanted to see one of the other models bid before taking action,
hopefully at their next meeting. The funding is available until June
30, 1993. He asked for permission to have the City Attorney write a
Joint Purchase Agreement between the two cities and to look at the
insurance to be sure everything is in legal order.
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Dalien, that the Council authorize the
City Attorney to develop a Joint purchase/Joint Powers Contract between
the City of Andover and the City of Ham Lake for the joint purchase and
use of a brush chipper; and that at the same time the City Attorney
determine the insurance requirements, if any, that are needed
additionally for the joint use of this machine, and if so, report back
to us at the next meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Council agreed
the actual purchase of the machine should be placed on the next agenda
for consideration.
APPOINT TREE COMMISSION MEMBER
Mr. Carlberg explained the applicant has volunteered to serve on the
Tree Commission. He has experience as a tree trimmer and has also
worked with the Chairperson on trees.
MOTION by Perry, Seconded by Dalien, to appoint Shane Jovanovich to the
Andover Tree Commission to serve a vacant position. Motion carried
unanimously.
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Minutes - May 18, 1993
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APPOINT ACTING DEPUTY CITY CLERK
MOTION by Perry, Seconded by Dalien, that we appoint Daryl Sulander as
the Acting Deputy City Clerk in the absence of the City Administrator.
Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Dalien, that the Council appoint Vicki
Volk as temporary Deputy City Treasurer for the purposes of signing
checks in the absence of Shirley Clinton if that occasion should arise.
Motion carried unanimously.
ACCEPT RESIGNATION/PLANNING COMMISSIONER
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by perry, that the City Council accept the
resignation of Planning Commissioner Steve Jonak and ask Staff to write
a letter of appreciation to Mr. Jonak that the City Council members can
sign and have it delivered to him for his service on the Commission.
Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Perry, that the Council appoint Jay
Squires to fill Mr. Jonak's remaining term on the Planning Commission.
Motion carried unanimously.
RECEIVE FEASIBILITY REPORT/SUPERAMERICA/IP93-10
Mr. Davidson briefly reviewed the feasibility report for the
Superamerica project on the northeast corner of Hanson and Bunker Lake
Boulevards for an estimated cost of $71,000. There is a wetland on the
property that will either have to be mitigated or left alone. The City's
share of the project will be $33,000 for the oversizing of the watermain
going north on Hanson Boulevard as a part of the loop system for the
Hills of Bunker Lake to the east; however, because it is commercial
property, more will be collected in assessments than the cost. The
policy is to run the line to the property line; and eventually when the
area to the north comes in, it will be extended. There has not been a
problem extending utilities through wetlands as long as they are
restored. The intent is to have a frontage road along Hanson Boulevard.
Council noted they have not seen a sketch plan and asked that they be
provided copies of commercial sketch plans in the future.
MOTION by Perry, Seconded by Jacobson, that we receive the feasibility
report for Superamerica, Project 93-10. (See Resolution R108-93)
Motion carried unanimously.
AWARD BID/IP92-24/ANDOVER BOULEVARD
MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Perry, the Resolution accepting bids and
awarding contract for the improvement of project No. 92-24 as presented,
award bid to Mille Lacs Contracting in the amount of $320,174.55. (See
Resolution R109-93) Motion carried unanimously.
Regular Andover City Council Meeting
Minutes - May 18, 1993
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APPROVE FINAL PAYMENT/WELL NO. 4 (RENNER)/IP92-13
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight, the Resolution accepting work
and directing final payment to E. H. Renner and Sons, Inc. , for Project
No. 92-13 in the amount of $2,449.20. (See Resolution RllO-93) Motion
carried unanimously.
RECEIVE APRIL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Mr. Sulander reviewed the Apr il financial statements noting the Fire
Department expenditure does not include any point pay because he has not
received the information from the Department to monitor their month-by-
month progression on fire calls. He would like to get a better handle
on that. He also reported he will be beginning the 1994 budget process
soon and will be trying to refine the 1993 budget at that time. To date
the expenditures are in line and the revenue is ahead of schedule
because of the active building.
Council also noted that when receiving reports on fire calls, there are
a number of occasions when 17 firefighters respond to a medical for
someone having problems breathing. They wondered if that could be
brought more in line. Mayor MCKelvey stated they have already made some
progress. He is working to get that reduced even further. Council also
insisted that the Fire Department get the information needed to the
Finance Department. Mayor McKelvey stated he will discuss this with the
Department again.
APPROVE TEMPORARY NON-INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE/LIONS CLUB
MOTION by Perry, Seconded by Dalien, approval of a temporary Non-
Intoxicating Liquor License for the Andover Lions Club to be used in
conjunction with the July 17 City celebration. Motion carried on a 4-
Yes, l-No (Jacobson) vote.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL INPUT
District Advisory Council - Several Councilmembers indicated they would
attend the meeting so the questionnaire does not need to be answered.
Chapman's/Grace Lutheran Church Issue - Mayor McKelvey stated a meeting
has been scheduled for May 24, 1993, with the neighborhood and church
representatives at Grace Lutheran Church in another attempt to resolve
the access issue.
Public Works Open House - Mr. Stone asked if the Council would attend an
open house of the Public Works area to see the equipment they have, the
buildings, etc. The Council agreed. Mr. Stone stated he will discuss
a time at the next Council meeting.
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Regular Andover City Council Meeting
Minutes - May 18, 1993
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APPROVAL OF CLAIMS
MOTION by Perry, Seconded by Dalien, the Schedule of Bills dated 5-14-93
in the amount of $293,717.81. Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION by Perry to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting
was adjourned at 11:17 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Recording Secretary